TSA
Cares Helpline:
Travelers or families of passengers with disabilities and medical conditions can
call the TSA Cares helpline toll free 855-787-2227, 72 hours prior
to traveling with any questions about screening policies, procedures and what
to expect at the security checkpoint. A TSA Cares helpline representative is
available during all TSA Contact Center hours.

The MyTSA App: Would you like TSA information anywhere, anytime?
Use the MyTSA app. Among the great features, there’s a “Can I
Bring My…” tool. Do you want to know if you can pack a certain item? This is
the tool for you. Type in the name of the item you’re curious about and it
tells you if the item is permitted or not, along with packing tips. A wait time
feature is also available. It relies on crowd sourcing, which means the more
people who use it, the better.

Knives:
Knives of
all sizes are prohibited in carry-on bags. However, you can pack them in your
checked luggage.

Wrapped
gifts are allowed, but not encouraged:Wrapped
gifts are allowed, but we recommend waiting until you land to wrap them.
If there’s something in the gift that needs to be inspected, we may have to
open it. Our officers try their best not to mangle the gift wrap, but it’s not
a guarantee and it also slows down the line for everybody else when we have to
do this.

Liquids, Gels
& Aerosols: If you’re
checking a bag, make your life simple by packing liquids in your checked
luggage. That way, you don’t have to worry about the liquids rules. (If
you’re concerned about them leaking, do what I do and put them in a zip-top
bag.) But I know that doesn’t work for everyone if you’re only bringing a
carry-on bag. If you have to take liquids in your carry-on, please
continue reading… You can read here for more details.
This gist is that each passenger is allowed to take as many 3.4 ounce
or less sized containers that will fit in one sealed clear quart-sized
zip-top bag – and one bag per person. Make sure you take the
zip-top bag out of your carry-on prior to sending it through the X-ray.

Here is some
information on frequently asked liquid, aerosol
and gel items:

Beverages:
Wine, liquor, beer, and all of your favorite beverages are permitted in your checked
baggage. You can also bring beverages packaged in 3.4 oz or less
bottles in your carry-on bags in the 3-1-1 baggie. Sometimes there’s a fine
line between a beverage and hazmat.

Makeup:
Any liquid makeup cosmetics such as eyeliner, nail polish, liquid foundation,
etc., should be placed in the baggie. That goes for perfume as well. Powder
makeup is fine.

Some
Snow Globes are Permitted Now: TSA now allows small
snow globes in carry-on luggage when packed in a passenger's plastic 3-1-1 bag.
Snow globes that appear to contain less than 3.4 ounces (approximately
tennis-ball size) will be permitted if the entire snow globe, including the
base, is able to fit in the same one clear, plastic, quart-sized, re-sealable
bag as a passenger’s other liquids.

Dry
Ice: Did
you know that you can take dry ice in your carry-on or in checked baggage? Read
here
to find out how to use dry ice to keep your favorite Thanksgiving vittles
preserved while traveling.

Double
Check Your Bag for Guns: Seriously!!!If you read our Week
in Review posts, you’ll see that our officers find guns every day at
checkpoints in the U.S. A good percentage of those are loaded. Save
yourself a bag check, a police interview and a potential arrest by making sure
you leave your firearm at home.

Shaving Razors:
You can get more info from
our blog post on this subject where the pictures will answer
all of your questions.

Forgotten
or Lost IDs:
If you have lost or forgotten your ID, you will still be permitted to fly as
long as you help us verify you are who you say you are by answering a few
questions. Read this post for more information.

Medication: One of the more popular questions we get
from travelers is: “Can I travel with my medication.” The answer is yes, with
some qualifiers. Here
are a few tips that you might find helpful.

Traveling With
Children: Did you know
that children 12 and under can keep their shoes on?If you’re going on a
family trip this summer, be sure to click here for
more tips.

Camping,
Hunting, or Fishing: If
you’re heading to the great outdoors, be sure to check out this post for tips on traveling with camping and
fishing gear.

Traveling
With a Pet: TSA
does not prohibit travel with pets. However, it is very important that you
contact your airline first so they can let you know about any requirements,
fees, or restrictions they might have. Read here for more information.

How to Avoid
Additional Screening: The
most important tip to help you avoid additional screening is to take everything
out of your pockets before screening and put items in your carry-on bag. Don't
wear clothes with a high metal content, and put heavy jewelry on after you go
through security. If you have a hidden medical device (insulin pump, ostomy
bag, brace, etc.), please let the officer know.

Jewelry: Should you remove
jewelry or keep it on to go through security? The answer, in most cases is that
you can keep it on, but there are a few different choices that you can make
based on what kind of jewelry it is. Read this post for more information.

Batteries: You can’t go
anywhere without some kind of battery these days. Read this
post to learn about what types of batteries you can travel with.

11 comments:

Anonymous
said...

Why is a pie allowed to be carried on, yet so many other liquids and gels are not? Surely a pie has more liquid than many of the "dangerous" prohibited liquids. Of course no one has explained to me why (1) 500 ml bottle of water is dangerous but (5) 100 ml bottles are safe.

I'll give another example. Pies have similar gel like qualities to substances like peanut butter. Peanut butter is prohibited but apple or pumpkin pies are permitted according to this blog post. Does that make any sense?

Since you mentioned it, if you want people to use Pre-check, you might want to make sure the TSOs actually know that items don't have to come out of the bag. My last flight from ATL, one woman was making up rules and when challenged started yelling "That's just the way it is!" Even though it would do no good, I would make a complaint if she hadn't gone out of her way to hide her name.

The point is not why some things are prohibited and other not. It is about obeying the rules. The people that run this country have rules. The subjects of this country must obey these rules if they want sound government. So, let us not ask about the liquidity of pies and peanut butter but strive to obey the rules set down by the government as everything will run smoother.

The point is not why some things are prohibited and other not. It is about obeying the rules. The people that run this country have rules. The subjects of this country must obey these rules if they want sound government."

If it was "about obeying the rules", we'd still be under the subjugation of the British. If it were about obeying the rules, some of us might be slaves.

Just because there are rules in effect, it doesn't mean they are useful rules.

"The point is not why some things are prohibited and other not. It is about obeying the rules."

If the public's input on the rules has been ignored, the rules are not lawful.

See the public comments on body scanners at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=TSA-2013-0004. It took TSA two years, post-implementation ofthe scanners, to ask for those comments. TSA has not yet informed the public about how the comments will be addressed.

I find the biggest problem with the 'rules' is not the language of the rules themselves (a jar of peanut butter is forbidden, but a pecan pie isn’t?) but the inconsistencies across domestic airports. Many airports don’t abide by the 3.4 ounce liquid rule, and certainly don’t require passengers to place liquids in a plastic bag. If the rules are really that important, they should be consistent coast to coast.

While going through security two weeks ago, a handful of other passengers and I were sent through the TSA Pre-Check line, even though none of us had applied for the prescreened list. If TSA has no problem sending unapproved passengers through security with the rules of a 12 and under or 75 and over passenger, there needs to be some revaluation to save time and money. There is little consistency across airports, but I’m not sure whether to be worried or annoyed.

I have a question. 100percent Cocobutter is a solid? 100,percent Shea butter is or is not? It is not a cream it is soft though. Can u elaborate? I am going to mexico for Christmas and I use natural moisteruzers. Also can u have more than one 3.4 ounce of the same item in one baggie?